Alexandra Atwood in her own words by Terry Ambrose

Hey Journal, Since me and my dad moved to Seaside Cove, things have been super amazing. I’m learning the bed-and-breakfast business from the ground up. That’s good, right? Marquetta is totally awesome. She’s teaching me to cook. She said I’m a natural. That meant a...

Bess Ellyott and a day in her life by Nancy Herriman

Wiltshire, England 1592 “Tell me his name.” The crone had eyes as pale as chips of ice. So pale and clear that the irises nearly faded into the whites. Bess found she could not return the woman’s gaze, but instead searched for aught else to stare at. The rush mats...

Bailey King and a day in her life by Amanda Flower

I live in Ohio’s Amish Country. For me, that is strange to say. I am an NYC chocolatier who left my fast-paced life behind to help my grandmother with her Amish candy shop after my grandfather died. Losing Daadi was terrible for everyone, but I can see that it was...

Lucy Berberian and a day in her life by Tina Kashian

Can eating hummus kill someone? The short answer: it can. Hi! I’m Lucy Berberian, a recovering Philadelphia lawyer. After my job threw me a curveball, I returned home to my family’s Mediterranean restaurant, Kebab Kitchen, at the Jersey Shore. A hummus bar is the...